College Hoops Thread '09-'10

The Poet · 02-26-2010, 11:32 AM

So what happened last night, you ask? Well, here's a few examples:

California 95 - Arizona 71 // Arizona State 68 - Stanford 60 = If you've been paying attention, you know not only why these two scores are together but also why they are first on this list. With the Golden Bears just 1/2-game ahead of the Sun Devils in the Pac-10, and with them meeting head-to-head tomorrow, and with the fact that most "experts" seem to feel only one team from the Left Coast will make it into the Big Dance . . . well, add that all up and you know why this was huge, for both schools.

Gonzaga 88 - Santa Clara 51 = And while we're on the Left Coast, what about this? OK, the game itself didn't mean jack, but it does mean the 'Zags clinch at least a tie for their 10th consecutive WCC title. All props to Mark Few and his program, but let's be honest here for a second . . . it takes two to tango, and nobody else in that conference ever seems to want to dance with the 'Zags.

Duke 70 - Tulsa 52 = This one comes 3rd on my list due to the Blue Devils' . . . slim? . . . hopes of stealing a # 1 seed a few weeks from now. It could happen, but they will probably need some help from other schools, in other conferences, for that to happen.

Vanderbilt 96 - Georgia 94 (OT) = Like I said in my preview of this game, you can never tell which of these two teams will show up . . . the good one or the stinker. I'd guess the good Bulldogs showed up in Nashville, and the Commodores were partying down in Printers Alley instead. But a win's a win, just as a stripper is a stripper.

Kentucky 82 - South Carolina 61 = Did you really think the Gamecocks would skin the 'Cats twice? Not in their house, no way.

Wisconsin 78 - Indiana 46 = Nothing to see here . . . move along. But you loyal Hoosier fans can take some consolation in the fact that your team is moving in the right direction anyway. They scored 22 points in the first half. In the second, they scored 24.

Jacksonville 65 - Campbell 52 = Like I said, "Hump the Camels".

It's Friday night tonight, in case you didn't know. That means there's pretty much just a little bit of nothing on tap. Well, the Butler/Valpo game means something to Butler, since with a win they can finish a perfect season in the Horizon. And the Iona/Fairfield matchup is a battle for second in the MAAC, but as Siena already has it in hand, do you really care yourselves? Didn't think so. And even that Princeton/Cornell game has a bit of juice, since it is still mathematically possible for the Tigers to take the Ivy, being only 1 1/2 back with games to play. However, had they not dropped that stinker to Brown last week, the game would be much juicier. So let me jump ahead to the bigger games with an early tip-off time on Saturday:

Pittsburgh vs. St. John's = Big game for the Panthers, as they try to improve their seeding in the NCAAs. Bigger game for the Redmen, as they try to swipe a bid for themselves late. I'd expect both teams to be focused, at the least.

Georgetown vs. Notre Dame = Same conference as above, same story as above.

Ohio State vs. Michigan = Different conference, halfway a different story. I can't even see the Wolverines getting a NIT ticket . . . unless it's just in hopes of a big gate with a game or two in Ann Arbor.

Georgia Tech vs. Boston College = Another different conference, yet another similar story. Some think the Wreck won't even get a bid (I do, but what do I know?), and most know that BC won't either, since they cannot run the table in the ACC Tourney.

Kentucky vs. Tennessee = We all pretty much know what UK is by now. We all are still pretty clueless as to what the Vols are . . . and so are they. This might be the Wildcats last real regular season test, and it is in Knoxville. But I'd not advise you to put any money on it.

We'll know more about it tomorrow. Until then, enjoy.

02-26-2010, 11:32 AM	#10
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: College Hoops Thread '09-'10 So what happened last night, you ask? Well, here's a few examples: California 95 - Arizona 71 // Arizona State 68 - Stanford 60 = If you've been paying attention, you know not only why these two scores are together but also why they are first on this list. With the Golden Bears just 1/2-game ahead of the Sun Devils in the Pac-10, and with them meeting head-to-head tomorrow, and with the fact that most "experts" seem to feel only one team from the Left Coast will make it into the Big Dance . . . well, add that all up and you know why this was huge, for both schools. Gonzaga 88 - Santa Clara 51 = And while we're on the Left Coast, what about this? OK, the game itself didn't mean jack, but it does mean the 'Zags clinch at least a tie for their 10th consecutive WCC title. All props to Mark Few and his program, but let's be honest here for a second . . . it takes two to tango, and nobody else in that conference ever seems to want to dance with the 'Zags. Duke 70 - Tulsa 52 = This one comes 3rd on my list due to the Blue Devils' . . . slim? . . . hopes of stealing a # 1 seed a few weeks from now. It could happen, but they will probably need some help from other schools, in other conferences, for that to happen. Vanderbilt 96 - Georgia 94 (OT) = Like I said in my preview of this game, you can never tell which of these two teams will show up . . . the good one or the stinker. I'd guess the good Bulldogs showed up in Nashville, and the Commodores were partying down in Printers Alley instead. But a win's a win, just as a stripper is a stripper. Kentucky 82 - South Carolina 61 = Did you really think the Gamecocks would skin the 'Cats twice? Not in their house, no way. Wisconsin 78 - Indiana 46 = Nothing to see here . . . move along. But you loyal Hoosier fans can take some consolation in the fact that your team is moving in the right direction anyway. They scored 22 points in the first half. In the second, they scored 24. Jacksonville 65 - Campbell 52 = Like I said, "Hump the Camels". It's Friday night tonight, in case you didn't know. That means there's pretty much just a little bit of nothing on tap. Well, the Butler/Valpo game means something to Butler, since with a win they can finish a perfect season in the Horizon. And the Iona/Fairfield matchup is a battle for second in the MAAC, but as Siena already has it in hand, do you really care yourselves? Didn't think so. And even that Princeton/Cornell game has a bit of juice, since it is still mathematically possible for the Tigers to take the Ivy, being only 1 1/2 back with games to play. However, had they not dropped that stinker to Brown last week, the game would be much juicier. So let me jump ahead to the bigger games with an early tip-off time on Saturday: Pittsburgh vs. St. John's = Big game for the Panthers, as they try to improve their seeding in the NCAAs. Bigger game for the Redmen, as they try to swipe a bid for themselves late. I'd expect both teams to be focused, at the least. Georgetown vs. Notre Dame = Same conference as above, same story as above. Ohio State vs. Michigan = Different conference, halfway a different story. I can't even see the Wolverines getting a NIT ticket . . . unless it's just in hopes of a big gate with a game or two in Ann Arbor. Georgia Tech vs. Boston College = Another different conference, yet another similar story. Some think the Wreck won't even get a bid (I do, but what do I know?), and most know that BC won't either, since they cannot run the table in the ACC Tourney. Kentucky vs. Tennessee = We all pretty much know what UK is by now. We all are still pretty clueless as to what the Vols are . . . and so are they. This might be the Wildcats last real regular season test, and it is in Knoxville. But I'd not advise you to put any money on it. We'll know more about it tomorrow. Until then, enjoy.